The NCAA FCS D1 football playoffs continue during peak holiday season and what better way to celebrate than by watching football. 

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The CAA representation is strong as Villanova has battled to be one of the last four teams standing in the tight playoff run. 

In one of two games on Dec. 20, the Villanova Wildcats will take on the Illinois State Redbirds to try and claim a spot in the D1 FCS title game. 

As both teams have already seen successful 2025 seasons, the hope of a title is still alive but the chances are greater with good statistics. So without further ado, here is a look at how these two semi-final trams stack up. 

By The Numbers: Villanova vs. Illinois State

Please note all stats are pulled on a average per game basis for the 2025 season. 

Villanova: 

• Points Per Game: 30.64 
• Total Yards Per Game: 397.4 yards 
• Passing Yards Per Game: 216.64 yards 
• Rushing Yards Per Game: 180.8
• Third-Down Conversion Percentage: 41.57% 
• Fourth-Down Conversion Percentage: 57.14% 
• Total Yards Allowed Per Game: 329.6 yards
• Passing Yards Allowed: 202.00 yards
• Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 127.6 yards
• Time of Possession: 32:08

Illinois State: 

• Points Per Game: 30.6 
• Total Yards Per Game: 382.5 yards
• Passing Yards Per Game: 212.4 yards
• Rushing Yards Per Game: 170.1 yards
• Third-Down Conversion Percentage: 42%
• Fourth-Down Conversion Percentage: 62%
• Total Yards Allowed Per Game: 380.8 yards
• Passing Yards Allowed: 246.2 yards
• Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 134.6 yards
• Time of Possession: 29:49

D1 FCS Semi-Final Football Schedule

Saturday, December 20

• 4 p.m., No. 2 Montana State vs. No. 3 Montana
• 7:30 p.m., Illinois State vs. No. 12 Villanova

Who Are The Four Teams Remaining In The D1 FCS Playoffs?

• Montana State 
• Montana 
• Illinois State 
• Villanova

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